Trick-or-treating remains option
Editorial
Issue date: 10/29/09 Section: Editorial
How old is too old to go trick-or-treating? This question seems to be an issue of debate from the time kids reach the high school age. How old is too old to still be going out, knocking on doors and getting free candy from the neighbors?
We at The Echo believe students at UTC have not reached that point.
It may just be time to get a better costume.
While free candy is still a very attractive thought for a college student - we seem to flock to all free things like vultures - those waiting to hand out the candy might be taken aback by tall 20-year-olds with beards looming over a precious princess or fairy no older than five.
May we suggest a mask? How about going around on stilts to disguise that six foot, two inch frame?
Of course there may also be the occasional household this Halloween where the "cool" dad comes to the door, recognizes an older, out of place trick-or-treater and offers a beer instead of a handful of Bit-O-Honeys. It really is a no-lose situation when it comes to spending Halloween in the nearby neighborhood.
We at The Echo think every Halloween should be cherished. So instead of boozing up at a party or stealing candy from the little kids who may come by the apartment complex, join the little ones who know what this strange holiday is all about: stashing up on the best candy and stuffing down as much as possible before bedtime. There are a few things that should be planned before heading out on the town to fill the pillow case Saturday night.
Remember the days when there was a bed time. Halloween is not set on a college students schedule. While it may not be cool to show up to a party until 11 p.m., no one is going to be happy to see a pirate or ninja at their door at that hour. It is starting to get dark early, so it may be best to head out just after 7 or 8 p.m.
Try and fit in, too. Throwing eggs at cars and scaring little kids was fun once upon a time, but now the goal is just to get a little free dessert and hold onto a childhood that is quickly slipping away.
Halloween-related community service opportunities like Trick-or-Cans or Trunk-or-Treat also offer the potential for free candy with less potential for awkward age-related questions.
If the appropriate plans are made, college students should have no problem building up a nice collection of free desserts Saturday night.
We at The Echo believe students at UTC have not reached that point.
It may just be time to get a better costume.
While free candy is still a very attractive thought for a college student - we seem to flock to all free things like vultures - those waiting to hand out the candy might be taken aback by tall 20-year-olds with beards looming over a precious princess or fairy no older than five.
May we suggest a mask? How about going around on stilts to disguise that six foot, two inch frame?
Of course there may also be the occasional household this Halloween where the "cool" dad comes to the door, recognizes an older, out of place trick-or-treater and offers a beer instead of a handful of Bit-O-Honeys. It really is a no-lose situation when it comes to spending Halloween in the nearby neighborhood.
We at The Echo think every Halloween should be cherished. So instead of boozing up at a party or stealing candy from the little kids who may come by the apartment complex, join the little ones who know what this strange holiday is all about: stashing up on the best candy and stuffing down as much as possible before bedtime. There are a few things that should be planned before heading out on the town to fill the pillow case Saturday night.
Remember the days when there was a bed time. Halloween is not set on a college students schedule. While it may not be cool to show up to a party until 11 p.m., no one is going to be happy to see a pirate or ninja at their door at that hour. It is starting to get dark early, so it may be best to head out just after 7 or 8 p.m.
Try and fit in, too. Throwing eggs at cars and scaring little kids was fun once upon a time, but now the goal is just to get a little free dessert and hold onto a childhood that is quickly slipping away.
Halloween-related community service opportunities like Trick-or-Cans or Trunk-or-Treat also offer the potential for free candy with less potential for awkward age-related questions.
If the appropriate plans are made, college students should have no problem building up a nice collection of free desserts Saturday night.
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